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compositional fractions (See Table<br />

4). Each fraction is then analysed<br />

for its contribution to the overall<br />

mix volumetrics.<br />

By comparing the size of particles<br />

that fit into the voids between the<br />

largest aggregate pieces, and the<br />

size of the largest aggregate<br />

pieces found in a fraction, ratios<br />

can be developed that are an<br />

indication of how well all the<br />

particles in the fraction fit together<br />

and what the mix characteristics<br />

will be like. The Bailey Method can<br />

be used to predict how changes in<br />

the factors that affect packing will<br />

change the resultant volumetrics,<br />

compactability and segregation<br />

potential of a particular mixture.<br />

See Table 3 for packing factors,<br />

which vary from mix to mix.<br />

• Principle 2: Evaluates the<br />

coarse fraction and how the<br />

particle sizes in the coarse<br />

fraction pack together, and<br />

how this influences the<br />

packing of the fine fraction.<br />

(The volume of voids in the<br />

coarse aggregate, course<br />

fraction compactability and<br />

segregation susceptibility are<br />

also appraised.);<br />

• Principle 3: Evaluates the<br />

packing of the overall fine<br />

fraction in the combined<br />

blend;<br />

• Principle 4: Evaluates the<br />

packing of the fine part of the<br />

fine fraction.<br />

All four principles of the Bailey<br />

Method are interactive and must<br />

be monitored for changes. If a<br />

Gradings<br />

Continuously graded<br />

Gap graded<br />

Compactive effort<br />

Type = static, impact, shearing<br />

Amount = field vs laboratory<br />

Strength<br />

Individual aggregate toughness<br />

Shape<br />

Flat and elongated<br />

Cubical or round<br />

Surface texture<br />

Smooth<br />

Rough<br />

Size<br />

Nominated max. particle size<br />

Table 3: Properties that influence mix packing and end compaction<br />

Principles of the Bailey<br />

Method:<br />

Four principles are adopted in the<br />

method:<br />

• Principle 1: Determines the<br />

break between coarse and<br />

fine aggregates. From this it<br />

is established which particles<br />

create voids and which ones<br />

fill them and which fraction<br />

(coarse or fine) is in control;<br />

gradation changes, then all four<br />

principals must be reviewed.<br />

Evaluation of Dolerite and<br />

Quartzite mixes with Bailey<br />

Method:<br />

The dolerite and quartzite mixes<br />

were evaluated with the four<br />

Bailey principles, and the results<br />

are given in Table 4.<br />

The dolerite mix, somewhere<br />

between coarse and fine (more<br />

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